All smiles at West Ham United training

West Ham united are all smiles at training today after their victory over Liverpool in midweek

West Ham United's Emmanuel Emenike is all smiles during training following the club's FA Cup win over Liverpool in midweek

And having managed just six goals in all competitions last campaign, Dzeko was allowed to head to Serie A on loan.

The deal was worth £3million with an £8.5m option to buy the player which became mandatory in October when Dzeko reached certain performance-related targets.

However, reports in Italy are now suggesting that Slaven Bilic could offer Dzeko a return to the Premier League this summer.

The inability to keep Andy Carroll fit is understood to be a major factor in the Hammers’ thinking as they move to the Olympic Stadium.

The new stadium is seen as part of a concerted effort to break into the Champions League places by West Ham and Dzeko’s experience at the top level of European football would make him a perfect signing.

The former Man City man has not been completely fluent since arriving in Rome with only six goals to his name so far.

But Bilic reportedly believes his proven record that has seen him accumulate nearly 150 league goals throughout his career is enough to make him a worthwhile signing.